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Why We Love Music : A Case Study Of High School Principals., D. Benjamin Williams
Why We Love Music : A Case Study Of High School Principals., D. Benjamin Williams
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the viewpoints and value of music in the public schools from the perspective of high school principals. Principals from five high schools in an urban school district in a southern metropolitan area were interviewed. All schools that were a part of this study varied geographically and socioeconomically. Each school had a curricular program for band, choir, and orchestra and a highly-qualified teacher directing the programs. Interview questions ranged from their own participation in band, choir, or orchestra when they were in any level of school, what roles they see music as …
High School Music Program Participation And Subsequent Strength Of The Local Music Economy., Andrew Segal
High School Music Program Participation And Subsequent Strength Of The Local Music Economy., Andrew Segal
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Factors That Lead Students To Study Music Education : A Descriptive Study., Alexander T. Hamilton Ii
Factors That Lead Students To Study Music Education : A Descriptive Study., Alexander T. Hamilton Ii
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The purpose of this study was to survey music education students in their first year of undergraduate studies to learn what influences and/or musical experiences affected their choice in selecting music education as their major. Participants (N = 28) were enrolled in an Introduction to Music Education course at a mid-sized metropolitan university. Subjects were asked to complete a survey and rate perceived degree of influences on the selection of the music education major. Participants were also asked to provide written responses on personal influences that led them to select music education as a major. Survey results indicated that …